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Displaying 15 of about 17 resultsThis report shows the positive difference Islamic Relief Worldwide is beginning to make in the area of disaster risk reduction (DRR) by highlighting how village disaster committees and earthworks to raise people’s houses have reduced the impact of seasonal flooding in north-western Bangladesh. It shows how irrigated vegetable growing and microfinance lo…
… make decisions. Given the sizeable threat posed by extreme heat events, the report details the human impacts of heat waves, ranging from individual and community health to … 2.2. Global and regional patterns of heat waves 2.3. Heat wave preparedness and response 2.4. Challenges with measuring …
… destroyed by the tsunami. The 46-year-old recalls how a wave struck the shop and then smashed her through its back door before pushing her house on top of her. A second wave freed her, but took everything she owned. The loss of so … destroyed by the tsunami. The 46-year-old recalls how a wave struck the shop and then smashed her through its back …
… events that communities now experience: drought, extreme heat, fire, flooding and landslides. Biodiversity loss is an … events that communities now experience: drought, extreme heat, fire, flooding and landslides. Biodiversity loss is an … of diverse species clean the air while reducing the urban heat island effect; and green infrastructure designed to …
… the year 2000, earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunamis, heat waves and other disaster events have killed 1.1 million … the year 2000, earthquakes, floods, storms, tsunamis, heat waves and other disaster events have killed 1.1 million …
… new tool to help cities understand the effects of extreme heat. One of the big challenges facing LA is what’s called the “urban heat island effect”. Because of concrete streets and … pinpoint and analyze which surfaces most contribute to the heat island effect, arming planners with the insights to more …
… who are most likely to be affected by climate change, (heat, cold, and flood). 102 vulnerable people have been … who are most likely to be affected by climate change, (heat, cold, and flood). 102 vulnerable people have been …
… are great human tragedies; yet they also trigger a second wave event – an outpouring of money, volunteer activity (both … are great human tragedies; yet they also trigger a second wave event – an outpouring of money, volunteer activity (both …
… how to handle other climate-related shock events like heat waves, which are not conventionally thought of as … how to handle other climate-related shock events like heat waves, which are not conventionally thought of as …
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… (Checkboxes) � Flood � Landslide � Storm surge � Cold wave � Drought � Heatwave � Wildfire � Tornado � Avalanche � …
… and will cause myriad of health impacts due to worsened heat-stress, especially in the urban regions. Due to more … (10 percent of the total area), characterized by intense heat, low rainfall (April to May) and degraded soil … 2015), which is usually worst affected by extreme heat and prolonged drought conditions. The Dry Zone covers 3 …
… significant stress on public health due to diseases and heat (Syazwan & Mohd, 2014). Similarly, rice yields have been … REPORT 2020 17 Climate-sensitive diseases, including those heat-related, vector- and water-borne may also become more … flash floods, landslides, sinkholes, strong winds, urban heat and air pollution in the city as the climate changes. …
… hazards such as flooding and wildfires, increase heat- related deaths, and impose immense stress not only to … Bushfires (while slow-moving) can have a significant heat output, occurring depending on the fuel loads (i.e. … by 25 percent by 2070 under current GHG trajectory, and heat stress could further exacerbate mental health issues, …
… solutions; • Climate action potential: Reduction of heat waves and improved flood and extreme weather management; …